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LEBANON — Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 26 at the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home for Mrs. Stone, 82, of Lebanon.Born November 18, 1927, in Greeneville to the late Nicholas Ivan and Juanita Lowe Harvey, she died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at the University Medical Center.Retired from Hartman Luggage, she was a member of the Westland United Methodist Church.Services were conducted by Dr. Tom Binford. Interment followed at the Bethlehem Cemetery at Tuckers Cross Roads.Survivors include: brother John Dale Harvey of Nashville; grandchildren Tina Stone of Gordonsville and Tony (Mary) Stone of Lebanon; and great grandchildren Kayla Haskin, Kathye Stone, Heather Boykin and Regina Frye.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Calvin Stone and a brother Joseph Donald Harvey.Arrangements by Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.

WATERTOWN — Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Hunter Funeral Home for Mr. Barrett, 60, of Lebanon.Born in Alexandria, the mechanic died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, in Franklin, Ky.Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. until the service Thursday at the funeral home.Services will be conducted by Brother Danny Sellars. Interment will be in Brush Creek Cemetery.Survivors include: wife Wanda Brewington Barrett of Lebanon; children Robert Dale Barrett of Hollywood, CA and Catina Marie Barrett of Watertown; step-children Thomas Zielenbach and Frank Schofield — both of Franklin, Ky., and Lisa and Aaron Lovett — both of Summertown; grandchildren Holly Beckman, Timothy Casey Wright and Diana Wright — all of Lebanon; great-grandchild McKenzie Barrett; and sisters Christina Hale of Murfreesboro and Marie Linnear of Lebanon.He was preceded in death by parents Walter Hatton and Laura Catherine Barrett; and brothers Don and Dewey Barrett.Watertown’s Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PORTLAND — Memorial services will be held at a late date for Mrs. Ladd, 70, of Portland and formerly of Watertown.Born in Wilson County to Mr. Richard W. Cassetty and the late Bessie Lucille Robinson Cassetty, she died Oct. 16, 2010 at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin.Survivors include: her father Richard Cassetty of Watertown; children Patricia Ward of Antioch, Connie Ladd of Portland and Michael David Ladd of Lebanon; brother Richard Cassetty of Lebanon; three grandchildren and two great, grandchildren.Portland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LEBANON — Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home for Mrs. Smith, 92, of Lebanon.A native of the Norene Community and the daughter of the late Gordon and Blonda Eakins Williams, Mrs. Smith died Oct. 25, 2010.She was a longtime member of Lebanon’s First Baptist Church, a homemaker and a banker in her earlier years.The family will receive friends Wednesday 3-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Ligon & Bobo.Services will be conducted by Rev. Carl Price, Rev. Don McElroy and Rev. David Freeman. Interment will follow at the Fairview Cemetery, Norene.Survivors include: son Johnny (Debby) Smith; daughter Mary Gordon (Eddie) Pawlawski; grandsons Gordon Baines, Gregg (Amy) Baines, Dr. Aaron (Mandy) Pryor and Andy (Mindy) Pryor; great grandchildren Matthew and Mason Baines, Owen, Olivia, and Evan Pryor, and Melanie, Braden and Drew Pryor — all of Lebanon.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years John F. Smith Sr. Honorary pallbearers: The Ruth Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church.Active pallbearers: Gordon Baines, Gregg Baines, Dr. Aaron Pryor, Andy Pryor, Owen Pryor and Matthew Baines.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.Arrangements by Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.

LEBANON — Graveside services for are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at the Cedar Grove Cemetery for Mr. Veazey, 57, of Lebanon.Born December 16, 1952, and a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he died Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at the University Medical Center.He was a disabled truck driver having worked for Averitt Express and Ozark.Visitation will be held Thursday 8 a.m. – 12 Noon at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.He is survived by many friends.Arrangements by Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.

MT. JULIET — Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at Bond Memorial Chapel for Mr. Patel, 25, of Mt. Juliet.Manager of Cook’s Market in Mt. Juliet, he died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010.He was a loving husband, son and brother.Visitation will be 8 a.m. until the service Friday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road.Services will be conducted by a Hindu Priest.Survivors include: his wife Devyani Neil Patel; parents Anant and Chhaya Patel and sister Bindi Patel — all of Mt. Juliet.Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel.

MT. JULIET — Private funeral services have been planned for Mr. Hudson, 57, of Mt. Juliet.A member of St. Edwards Catholic Church and a longtime coach and mentor to young athletes in Mt, Juliet, “Tommy” died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 following an extended illness.He was a 1971 graduate of Battle Ground Academy and a retiree of The John Deal Company and the State of Tennessee, Flight Services & Aeronautics Division.The family will receive friends Wednesday, Oct. 27 between the hours of 2-8 p.m. at the Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road.Survivors include: wife Cathy Dillon Hudson; children Thomas A. Hudson IV, Lindsey Petrosky, Lauren (Kyle) Gribble and Holly Hudson; sister Jill (Donny) Green; grandchildren Bailey, Gabby, Gia Grace; mother-in-law, Mary H. Dillon and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents Col. Thomas A. Hudson, Jr. and Nancy Wysong Hudson and sister Beth Hudson.Active pallbearers include: Jody Ussery, Allen Jones, John Fulcher, Ike Hulme, Joe Hawkins, Tony Whited, Roy Moore and Rob Archie. Honorary: the 2009-2010 members of the Mt. Juliet Lady Bears Basketball Program.The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Alive Hospice, Skyline Madison Campus staff and home health nurse Julie Jaramillo.Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Bluefield College Lady Ram Basketball Team, c/o Coach Steve Hardin, 3000 College Ave., Bluefield, VA 24605.Bond Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

General Sports

Cumberland University moved up five spots to No. 20 in the NAIA Football Coaches' Top 25 poll released Monday by the national office.

The Bulldogs defeated Bethel Univ., 23-17, on the road last week and have been ranked in the Top 25 for the last five weeks.

Cumberland, 6-2 overall and 2-1 in the Mid-South West Division, hosts Union College this Saturday at 12 Noon at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field.

Union ranks in the Top 10 nationally in six categories, scoring 42.3 points per game and racking up just over 500 yards of total offense per contest.

Cumberland counters with a defense that ranks in the Top 20 in the country in nine categories, allowing just 16.3 points and 259.5 yards per outing. The Bulldogs limited Bethel to 309 total yards last week after the Wildcats entered the game averaging more than 45 points and 455 yards of offense per contest.

The full Top 25 poll may be found at http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102510aaa.html.